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The prince of the eunuchs gave names to them: to Daniel he gave the name Belteshazzar; to Hananiah, Shadrach; to Mishael, Meshach; and to Azariah, Abednego.
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Verse 7. Baltassar, or as Chaldees ( Calmet. or Masorets. Bible.) pronounce, Beltesasar, “the treasurer of Baal.” The names were changed to testify their subjection, ( Calmet.) and that they might embrace the manners of the Chaldees. Menochius.—The new names alluded to the sun. Calmet.
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